Ross, Donald Roe Born 1922 in Orleans, NE Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on November 30, 1970, to a seat vacated by Harry Andrew Blackmun. Confirmed by the Senate on December 11, 1970, and received commission on December 12, 1970. Assumed senior status on June 13, 1987. Education: University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., 1948 Professional Career: U.S. Army major, Air Corps, 1942-1946 Private practice, Lexington, Nebraska, 1948-1953 Member, Republican Executive Committee, Nebraska, 1952-1953 Mayor, Lexington, Nebraska, 1953 U.S. attorney for the District of Nebraska, 1953-1956 Private practice, Omaha, Nebraska, 1956-1970 General counsel, Republican Party of Nebraska, 1956-1958 Member from Nebraska, Republican National Committee, 1958-1970; vice chairman, 1965-1970 Oral History